Position: Private Chef
Location: Scarsdale, New York (with occasional travel to Aspen, CO and Maine)
Contract: Full-time, W2 & 5 days/week
Salary: $165,000–$195,000/year + discretionary bonus
Accommodation: Not provided
Start Date: ASAP (trial required before start)
Guests: 2 principal adults; up to 4 when adult children are home
Transport Requirement: Driving license preferred
Language Requirement: English fluency required; Japanese or French a plus
Job description:
A high-profile, ultra-private household in Scarsdale, New York is seeking a full-time Private Chef to manage daily culinary operations for a principal couple, with occasional guests including two adult children. This role requires an experienced chef capable of overseeing all food and beverage preparation across multiple residences (Scarsdale, Aspen, Maine), including meals for private jet travel.
The ideal candidate must be confident preparing refined, healthy, and diverse cuisine with an emphasis on Mediterranean, Italian, Californian, French, and Asian styles.
The principal is pescatarian and doesn't eat shellfish or meat, while Shabbat dinner is observed each Friday. Familiarity with Jewish dietary traditions is helpful; however, the kitchen is not run as traditional kosher.
A calm, humble demeanor and professional discretion are critical—this is a home environment, not a restaurant.
The family values warmth and authenticity over formality, and the chef is expected to feel like “part of the family,” engaging respectfully when appropriate.
The position is Monday through Friday with flexibility for weekends, especially during summer or family gatherings. Meals typically include breakfast and dinner, with lunch occasionally required. The chef may be asked to travel rarely to other homes (e.g., Aspen), and should be capable of preparing food for the principal's private aircraft.
Support staff include 2–3 assistants with culinary backgrounds who can help during busy periods or events. There is no expectation of large-scale entertaining; occasional gatherings may require elevated service, but events are infrequent.
This is a W2 position offering 15–20 vacation days, near-total employer-covered health insurance, a 401k plan, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
Background checks and trial period (paid) of 3–5 days is required prior to full-time hire.